Author: Gary

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Genesis 1:3

Commentary on Genesis 1:3 (NKJV) Textual Exposition “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3, NKJV) The verse begins with the divine fiat—God’s sovereign utterance—as the primary agent in creation. The verb “said” (Hebrew amar) establishes that creation proceeds by God’s will communicated through speech. The clause “let there be” (Hebrew yĕhi)… Continue reading Genesis 1:3

Psalm 105:1

Commentary on Psalm 105:1 (NKJV) “Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.” Context within Psalm 105 Psalm 105 is a historical Psalm that recalls God’s covenant faithfulness from Abraham’s calling through Joseph’s elevation and Israel’s exodus to Canaan. It emphasises divine sovereignty in preserving the covenant people and… Continue reading Psalm 105:1

Amos 5:24

Commentary on Amos 5:24 (NKJV) Amos 5:24 in the New King James Version reads:“But let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Divine sovereignty and human responsibility converge; God commands justice and righteousness because they reflect both His character and His covenantal requirements. Amos 5:24 stands at the heart of the prophet’s indictment of… Continue reading Amos 5:24

James 1:19

Commentary on James 1:19 (NKJV) The Teaching of James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (NKJV). James issues a threefold imperative aimed at the heart of Christian conduct: Be quick to hear: prioritise receptive listening over hurried responses. Be slow to speak: guard the… Continue reading James 1:19

Mark 11:24

Commentary on Mark 11:24 24 “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” (NKJV) Context in Mark Chapter 11 Mark 11 weaves together key events in Jesus’ final week: Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a colt (Mark 11:1–11) Cursing of the barren fig tree as… Continue reading Mark 11:24

Galatians 6:2

Commentary on Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Context in Galatians 6 Paul closes his letter by urging the Galatian churches to live out the freedom won at the cross. Chapters 5–6 shift from doctrinal defence against legalism to practical outworking of grace. Verses 1–5 focus on individual responsibility:… Continue reading Galatians 6:2

Proverbs 9:10

Commentary on Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”(Proverbs 9:10, NKJV) 1. Literary and Canonical Context Proverbs 9 forms the climax of a two-chapter invitation to choose between two “banquets”—that of Wisdom and that of Folly. Verses 1–6 depict Lady Wisdom preparing a feast… Continue reading Proverbs 9:10

Romans 8:6

Commentary on Romans 8:6 Romans 8:6 New King James Version 6 For to be [a]carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Footnotes Romans 8:6 fleshly Context within Romans 8 In Romans 8, Paul pivots from diagnosing humanity’s bondage to sin and condemnation under the Law (chs. 1–7) to celebrating the Spirit-empowered life in Christ. Verses 1–4 declare that those “in… Continue reading Romans 8:6

Matthew 6:34

Commentary on Matthew 6:34 (NKJV) Context: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” 1. Literary and Contextual Setting Matthew 6 forms the climax of the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5–7). Verses 25–34 address the believer’s anxiety over daily needs—food, drink and… Continue reading Matthew 6:34

2 Corinthians 3:17

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NKJV) “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Exegetical Context (2 Corinthians 3) Paul’s third chapter contrasts the fading glory of the Old Covenant with the surpassing glory of the New Covenant. He begins by showing that the Corinthians themselves are his “living letter,”… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 3:17